It is a vulnerability in Windows 2003/XP/2000/Me/98 computers, which allows hackers to gain remote control of the affected computer with the same privileges as the logged on user.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/ME/98

First detected on:

June 15, 2005

Detection updated on:

June 15, 2005

Statistics

No

Brief Description

MS05-026 is not categorized as virus, worm, Trojan or backdoor. It is a critical vulnerability in Windows 2003/XP/2000/Me/98 computers, which allows to remotely execute arbitrary code in the vulnerable computer.

If exploited successfully, MS05-026 allows hackers to gain remote control of the affected computer with the same privileges as the logged on user. If this user had administrator rights, the hacker could take complete control of the system: create, modify or delete files, install programs, create new user accounts, etc.

MS05-026 is exploited by creating a specially crafted web page, and enticing users into accessing it.

If you have a Windows 2003/XP/2000/Me/98 computer, it is recommendable to download and apply the security patch for this vulnerability. Click here to access the web page for downloading the patch.

Additionally, bear in mind that this security bulletin replaces the previous bulletin, called MS05-001.